porkie Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) I'm all good fella, Does that mean this could be one of them layouts you will put too one side and hope SWMBO will forget about you building it Take care Phil Edited February 21, 2021 by porkie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 3 hours ago, porkie said: Does that mean this could be one of them layouts you will put too one side and hope SWMBO will forget about you building it lucky for me there is a new SWMBO and she doesn’t know how many layouts exist! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, shanks522 said: lucky for me there is a new SWMBO and she doesn’t know how many layouts exist! That begs the question. How many do exist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, GWRPhil said: That begs the question. How many do exist? hi Phil, At the moment it stands at 4, there’s this one which I may sell??? Stanley Bridge and the Kato circular/ test track which are stored at my parents, A 00 layout, Aylestone Depot which is with me and hopefully will be incorporated into a new loft layout. Then one more..... I’ve had a dabble in T gauge, worked away for a while and built a little something to keep me occupied, something I must complete and sell. Cheers Graham Edited February 21, 2021 by shanks522 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, shanks522 said: hi Phil, At the moment it stands at 4, there’s this one which I may sell??? Stanley Bridge and the Kato circular/ test track which are stored at my parents, A 00 layout, Aylestone Depot which is with me and hopefully will be incorporated into a new loft layout. Then one more..... I’ve had a dabble in T gauge, worked away for a while and built a little something to keep me occupied, something I must complete and sell. Cheers Graham A good collection you’ve got there. It’s great to follow your layouts progress. Thank you 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Hello all, Treated myself to a new 31 for the NSE era stock, also let the MK2s stretch there legs, if anyone knows where I can get some more TSOs please let me know. layout news, the point at the front of the layout is being a bit unpredictable and causing a few issues, think I need to replace it before I continue. cheers Graham 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hello all, weekend engineering! Depot is going in. All sorts going on, proper update later. Graham 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hello all, Depot is now glued down and bedded in place, I’ve added a cripple siding at the front of the shed, had a set track point in the tool box which I think Has been in there for at least 10 years so rude not to use it. I want the siding to be overgrown so laid a little ballast and made a start with the greenery. undecided what to do with the kickback road, maybe fuel, loco wash, or just storage? Who knows. Graham. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Coming along nicely graham. I really like the addition of the cripple siding especially with it over grown really adds to the scene. Stuart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hello all, Track is all laid and now ballasted, couple of days to dry then I’ll weather it all. Got a rather special engine on its way too... video will follow as soon as she arrives. Graham. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Hello all, ballasting made it look a little better but think now the airbrush has been let loose we’re on to a winner. I forgot to add a couple of dropper wires which was rectified before I sprayed the track, once she’s dry I’ll have to do some all important testing! Graham 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 That looks really good Graham. What mixture paint did you use? Stuart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, shreives said: That looks really good Graham. What mixture paint did you use? Stuart Evening bruv, just browns and greys till I got what I was after, little bit of trial and error, did the whole area with three passes, general brown/grime, grey/black then another lighter brown to finish. Hasn’t come out too bad, i think it’ll need some more here and there, oil spills etc once I’ve added more details. Need to get your airbrush out and start practicing! Graham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hello all, I recently sent off one of my 08s for some work to be done, as you can see below, a transformation! I am so pleased with it, sound in N is great but I never expected anyone to get it in an 08, Paul Hickman did the work and what a fantastic job he’s done! dug out a 60 as well and have just enjoyed half an hour of locos ticking over in the depot, this may slow progress down..... cheers Graham 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Hello all, I had a little play the weekend, gave a few locos a good run that haven’t been out for a while, also changed the couplers on my revolutioN TEAs to the magnetic ones from Hunt couplings, I really am impressed with them and will probably change all my block trains over to them. New point has arrived so I need to remove the troublesome one and replace. Graham 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Another video of testing. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Hello all, Another impromptu purchase has arrived. Well I do need something to check the track work don’t I....... cheers Graham 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold AndrueC Posted March 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Very nice. The joy of N gauge - so much you can do in so little space and with relatively little time What did you use for ballast? I went with WS extra fine but it's turned out a bit too dark and close-up photos suggest the grains are a bit too large. Edited March 13, 2021 by AndrueC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 3 hours ago, AndrueC said: What did you use for ballast? I went with WS extra fine but it's turned out a bit too dark and close-up photos suggest the grains are a bit too large. Hi, I've used Woodland Scenics fine grey, Hasn't come out too bad, plus the weathering helps disguise it all. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold AndrueC Posted March 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2021 (edited) Ah. Double checking my order it turns out that I bought extra fine dark grey. I think it was probably because I knew I wanted extra fine and dark grey was the only option I could find. Mine is okay but the sleepers don't 'pop' and I have to keep the ballast just below the top edge of the sleepers to ensure there's a shadow to help pick them out. Otherwise it looks like my rails are just embedded in gravel. Too late to change now but for my next layout I might consider ballast underlay. If I go with proper ballast it'll have to be something more like sand coloured. Edited March 13, 2021 by AndrueC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 42 minutes ago, AndrueC said:Mine is okay but the sleepers don't 'pop' and I have to keep the ballast just below the top edge of the sleepers to ensure there's a shadow to help pick them out. Otherwise it looks like my rails are just embedded in gravel. I think it all depends how it’s laid, personally I spread around with a spoon and brush etc then once I’m reasonably happy I tap the rails with the back of the teaspoon, effectively tamping the track work, I find this way the ballast finds all the nooks and crannys and also drops just below the sleeper level. cheers Graham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hello all, I really need to put the stock away! Sunday test trains. Graham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted April 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2021 Great videos any updates? phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 13 hours ago, GWRPhil said: Great videos any updates? phil hi Phil, nothing special to update, been busy decorating and remodelling the house, I’ve done a little work to the town scene and made some more retaining walls but that’s it. What time I have had has been spent changing bulk rakes to hunt couplings, really impressed with them. Will post some more pics soon. cheers Graham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted April 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 4, 2021 54 minutes ago, shanks522 said: hi Phil, nothing special to update, been busy decorating and remodelling the house, I’ve done a little work to the town scene and made some more retaining walls but that’s it. What time I have had has been spent changing bulk rakes to hunt couplings, really impressed with them. Will post some more pics soon. cheers Graham Thanks for the update. Sounds like you’ve been busy. It’s a really nice little layout your building. not used the hunt coupling myself before. Will have to do some research on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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